I have heard it said on
net that you should not become friends with people whom you do business with.I say, "Why not?" Building personal relationships is
foundation of your business success.
Because business should be business and there is no room for making friends and socializing. Friendship interferes with a business relationship by keeping people from making
right business choice for
sake of
friendship.
I say, "No way!" Friends understand
business decisions you have to make because they sometimes have had to make
same ones. If they cannot, they are not a friend!
I have been in
Internet marketing business for two years and have made numerous close friends and many casual friends. These relationships have helped me personally and professionally.
Personally, I have had
pleasure of getting to know people from all over
world. Interesting people. Professionally, I have learned from all these people and some of them have become my customers. When you build this relationship, you also build trust and people will be more likely to buy from someone they trust.
Treat everyone you meet with respect, courtesy and consideration. This will go a long way in building friendships and your business. Because in doing this, you are building yourself, your reputation and your character. If you appear aloof and rigid, you will be looked upon with skepticism and mistrust. This will do nothing for your business or reputation, but it will probably keep you from making any friends. If that is your goal, you will then do well.